World Cup of Great Powers

"The much-anticipated Chinese Olympic team finally made history in Sydney!"

"Although it made the fans worried for 85 minutes."

"But at the last moment, Lee Tie's goal still rewrote the men's football team's record of zero goals in the history of the Olympics."

"At the same time, this 1-0 victory against Chile is also the first victory in the history of the men's football Olympics."

"Former national team head coach Gao Fengwen said after the game that this result stemmed from the 'never give up' spirit of the young Olympic players, and also fulfilled the wish of the Chinese people who saw the Olympic goals and victory."

"I hope that the National Olympic Games can provide more exciting games for the fans in the next games." - Xinhua News Agency reported.

As the saying goes, it is a once-in-a-lifetime situation that the iron tree blooms and the mute speaks.

After returning to China from Jianlibao, Li Tie has always been labeled by fans as having "rough skills" and "being able to run with his feet".

It seems that apart from his unlimited physical ability, no matter whether he is passing or shooting, he is not as good as Li Tie.

But this precious Olympic goal was scored by this rough guy.

After the game, the media not only lamented that Li Tie was accurate, but also praised Zeng Zheng for having the foresight to send Li Tie to Spain early to hone his skills.

After winning his first victory in the Olympics, a reporter accompanying the team approached Zeng Zheng and asked: "Will this goal make Li Tie a secret weapon that can't be defeated for a long time?"

Zeng Zheng shook his head.

"We should see that there is a huge difference between the Olympic Games and the usual training matches and friendly matches."

"Even if these teams don't pay attention to the Olympics, they are still the strongest players in various continents who have reached the finals. They cannot be underestimated."

"This game against Chile, I don't want to talk about the result and how lucky we were."

"I think we should learn lessons from this game."

"As for the 'secret weapon', there is no need for a strong and confident team. We just need to play as we usually do in training."

Zeng Zheng's answer was sonorous and powerful, and the reporters nodded repeatedly.

Although Zeng Zheng has learned to speak in an official manner over the past few months, he has never let down reporters and fans when it comes to his morale-boosting speeches.

Understanding the players and the team is the source of Zeng Zheng’s confidence!

Reporter: "So Coach Zeng, what do you think of the second opponent in the Olympics?"

Zeng Zheng: "I said that any team that reaches the Olympic finals cannot be underestimated."

"Of course, no matter what opponent I face, I will try my best to win."

"If we can get 6 points before playing Spain, then the initiative will be in our hands."

The team gets 6 points?

Upon hearing this number, the reporters perked up again.

Since the National Olympics training camp in mid-August, countless experts, scholars, commentators, and hosts have provided suggestions for the National Olympics.

Among them, the most popular one is the theory of promotion with one win, one draw and one loss, which is also generally considered by fans to be the most reliable result.

As the head coach, Zeng Zheng has never said in public how many points he will score in the group stage, which opponent he will defeat, and whether he will advance.

This time, Zeng Zheng actually said the word "6 points", which sent out at least two signals.

1: After winning the first battle, Zeng Zheng became more confident and may have been fully prepared to win Morocco;

Two: Zeng Zheng probably did not intend to fight Spain to the death from the beginning. The only way for both sides to work together is to qualify!

When the news spread back to China, everyone was happy.

Older fans wrote letters to TV stations and newspapers, praising the National Olympics, praising Li Tie, and praising Zeng Zheng;

Young college students crowded computer clubs around the school and posted their best wishes for the Olympics online.

"Ha, I told you a long time ago that Coach Zeng won't be so fussy about it. The co-authorship has been planned for a long time!"

"Coach Zeng is Coach Zeng, and he is different from other coaches before him! Even if Coach Zeng's team loses, it must be spectacular!"

"Coach Zeng led the national youth team to win the World Youth Championship. He has been with him for the longest time in the National Olympics. Why don't he come back with an Olympic championship this time?"

"Alas! If only Coach Zeng had been born a few years earlier!"

Fans were talking a lot and offered suggestions for the second group match against Morocco.

Chile has won, but little Morocco can't beat it?

Fans are eagerly awaiting the second game of the Olympic Games these days.

During this period, the first match of the women's football team also started.

The eight teams in the finals of this Olympic Games are the top seven teams in last year's World Cup and the host Australia.

The Chinese team and Australia are listed as seed teams and belong to different groups.

Just like in the United States, I was also "cheated" by the host after I came to Sydney.

Four teams, Norway, China, the United States and Nigeria, were assigned to Group B.

In other words, at least one of the top three women's football teams in the last Olympic Games must be eliminated in the group stage.

In the women's football team's first match against Nigeria, in the 12th minute, Zhao Lihong broke into the penalty area from the left wing and hit a shot, helping the team lead 1-0 in the first half.

In the 52nd minute of the second half, Sun Wen scored to rewrite the score to 2-0.

In the 83rd minute, Sun Wen made another victory and scored twice.

But then Xie Huilin, who had just replaced, fouled in the area and gave the opponent a penalty kick.

In the end, the women's football team defeated Nigeria 3-1 and also won its first victory in this Olympic Games.

The men's and women's football teams have blossomed, and the fans are even more happy.

...

September 17, Canberra Stadium, the second Olympic game against Morocco.

After winning the first match 1-0, the prospect of qualifying became clearer.

In the last round of matches, Spain scored 2-0 against Morocco and currently ranks first in Group B due to goal difference.

If the Olympic Games can win again in this battle, they will almost be invincible in the third game.

Among the three teams currently representing Asia, Xiaori has won two games and Kuwait has won one and lost one, so they all have the possibility of qualifying.

Is this Olympic Games dragging Asia back or is it representing Asia?

The eyes of fans across Asia are focused on the National Olympics.

In this game, Zeng Zheng made some adjustments to the lineup.

The goalkeeper is still Liu Yunfei, and the defenders are Yang Pu, General Fan, Li Weifeng and Sun Jihai.

Zheng Zhi and Li Tie partnered as a double midfielder, while Zhang Xiaorui and Shao Jia acted as left and right midfielders.

The forwards are Zhang Yuheng and Li Jinyu.

After the opening, Guoao started to attack and quickly launched an impact on the opponent.

In the first two offensives, Zhang Xiaorui passed the ball into the Moroccan penalty area and formed an excellent scoring opportunity in the 3rd minute!

At that time, Zhang Xiaorui broke through the middle and suddenly distributed the ball to the right wing of the penalty area. Sun Jiha's cross was just right. Zhang Yuheng, who was unmarked in the middle, met the ball and hit the goal, but he just hit the ball into the goalkeeper's arms.

Just like in the previous game, "Old Black" Zhang Yuhuan was in a good position but failed to score, and still failed to open his own goal account.

Morocco's counterattack was also very swift.

The Chilean team came on to help them, and the Moroccan coach followed suit and quickly attacked the back of the wing.

Facing the same fast-paced attack from his opponent, Sun Jihai quickly retreated after assisting, thus protecting the safety of the backcourt.

If the opponent keeps playing like this, it depends on how long the two Olympic teams can hold on.

In the 8th minute, Morocco made another long pass.

Although General Fan cleared the ball, it did not go far. The Moroccan winger continued to organize after getting the ball on the right wing and passed the ball low into the penalty area again.

This time, the Moroccan center got the ball in the center of the penalty area and dribbled horizontally calmly, dodging Li Weifeng and General Fan one after another.

After widening the angle, Morocco's No. 11 faced Liu Yunfei who was approaching Chi Chi and took a shot.

At such a close distance, even Ou Chuliang couldn't help but close his eyes.

"Peng!"

With a muffled sound.

Liu Yunfei fell to the ground at the sound.

However, the ball did not threaten the goal behind him.

The moment the Moroccan forward took the shot, Zheng Zhi, who was filling in, flew over and used his midfielder to block the inevitable goal.

"Xiao Zhi, good job!"

"Well done, Xiaozhi!"

"Xiao Zhi, this ball is so good!"

After the crisis contact, teammates gave Zheng Zhi a thumbs up.

Zheng Zhi, who was only 20 years old, rubbed the back of his head naively and lost himself while saying "Xiao Zhi".

Twenty years later, when all his teammates retired, "Xiao Zhi" also became "Captain".

Zheng Zhi, who still used his sliding tackle to save the national football team, could no longer find the feeling of being praised as before.

Although the goal was not scored, it also sounded the alarm for the National Olympics.

There is no perfect strategy in the world, even for the team led by Zeng Zheng.

In an arena like the Olympics, every team will be studied under the microscope by its opponents.

Therefore, it is normal for the other party to discover your own weaknesses and take advantage of them.

For Zeng Zhenghe and the National Olympics, scoring goals as soon as possible is the top priority right now!

Under Zeng Zheng's urging, the National Olympic Games once again accelerated the attack on the two wings.

But facing the opponent's intensive defense, even Zhang Xiaorui, who is excellent at dribbling, was speechless.

Often, after taking a circle in front of the opponent's penalty area and unable to find a suitable passing opportunity, they then pass the ball back and reorganize the attack.

The more times you reorganize your attacks in this way, the chances will inevitably be seized by your opponent.

In the 15th minute, Morocco made a long pass.

Li Weifeng, who was running at the back, missed the ball with his big feet when he made a clearance.

Upon seeing this, the Moroccan forward immediately intercepted the ball and then charged forward.

Fortunately, the opponent's forward did not attach too much importance to this opportunity. He took a long shot from the top of the penalty area and the ball shot into the sky and flew into the stands.

It has always been a tradition to prevent hairy hands and feet after a national competition.

The tactical panel has been decorated luxuriously enough, but this kind of "metaphysical" thing is not like "Korean phobia" that has already formed practical effects.

Apart from yelling at Li Weifeng to remind him to concentrate, Zeng Zheng could do nothing.

But Zeng Zheng believes that as long as he leads the team to participate in more world competitions and accumulate more competition experience.

This situation will naturally disappear when the confidence of the players and the team is developed.

Three minutes later, Morocco once again took advantage of Guo's failed pass and launched a quick counterattack.

Fortunately, everyone was well prepared for this National Olympics.

Zheng Zhi, who was running in advance, ran to the path of the ball first, blocked his position, and intercepted the ball.

In the first 20 minutes or so, Zheng Zhi, the youngest player on the court, was actually the most active player.

Even the corner kick one minute later was taken by Zheng Zhi.

It's a pity that Zhang Yuheng was pushed out of the penalty area by his opponent before he could grab the point.

Although they can't attack, the National Olympic Games are not without advantages.

Just like the previous game, the National Olympics controlled the midfield after the start of the game.

As long as the Olympic offense wants to slow down, there is nothing the opponent can do.

In comparison, the two defensive midfielders Zheng Zhi and Li Tie's foot skills are below average;

Therefore, Li Jinyu deliberately retreated and joined the passing and receiving organization.

In the 28th minute, the carefully polished Guoao got another good opportunity.

After Li Tie, Shao Jiayi, Zhang Xiaorui and Li Jinyu passed the ball several times in the frontcourt, the ball came to Zhang Xiaorui's feet again.

Seeing Zhang Xiaorui starting to pass, the Moroccan defender subconsciously stretched his foot to block it in advance.

However, this was just a false move by Zhang Xiaorui.

The young man from Jinmen made a fake move and dribbled the ball past the defender who was close to Chi Chi.

Take a big step and break into the restricted area.

After attracting two players from the opponent to defend, he decisively kicked the ball across the middle.

Li Jinyu rushed to meet the ball and shot hard. The ball hit the Moroccan defender and then refracted and flew in the other direction of the goalkeeper.

But he was still unlucky and the ball missed the goal frame.

Although the ball did not go in, the shot aroused the fighting spirit of the players on the field.

It seems that as long as you calm down, you can still create opportunities!

In the 35th minute, it was Zhang Xiaorui who launched the offensive from the right again.

After the ball was passed diagonally into the penalty area, Zhang Yuheng fell to the ground at the same time as the opponent's defender while fighting for position, but the referee ignored it.

One minute later, the National Olympics kicked off the left corner kick.

After the corner kick was taken, Zhang Yuheng nodded back from behind the penalty area and the Moroccan player blocked the ball.

Seeing his opponent's arm trembling, Li Jinyu, who was close to Chi Chi, quickly raised his hand and shouted:

"Handball, handball! Referee, he had a handball!"

Seeing this, the other players also raised their right hands, yelling and looking at the referee.

The nervous Moroccan defender didn't care about anything else. After kicking the ball out of bounds, he ran to the referee to complain.

Moroccans are still young.

On the football field, the referee's whistle does not sound, just kick the ball normally.

Acting like this now, it really feels like there is no silver in this place.

Seeing this, Zeng Zheng also hurriedly arranged for his players to step forward to put pressure on the referee.

"Referee, this ball is a handball, a handball!"

"Referee, they had a handball in the penalty area and interfered with the ball path!"

"Referee, they handballed the ball on purpose!"

Several Olympic team members made a lot of noise, and even Zheng Zhi pushed through the crowd and rushed forward.

Relying on his good English, Zheng Zhi tilted his neck, pointed at his hands, and gave the referee a "popular" guide to FIFA's handball rules.

Perhaps he was frightened by Zheng Zhi's "reasonable and well-founded" appearance.

After some discussions with the linesman, the referee decisively awarded a penalty kick.

"Ha, it's really a penalty kick!" Zeng Zheng, who was so surprised when he saw that the referee actually gave a penalty kick, didn't even notice the system's beep.

"Kick it to Zhang Yuhuang! Give it to Zhang Yuhuang!" Zeng Zheng's voice was heard by several people around the ball.

As the team's first penalty kicker, Li Jinyu didn't say anything, just handed the ball to Zhang Yuheng and walked out of the penalty area.

Although the two of them are not teammates in Liaoning Football Team in this life, they were still close friends when they played football in Zhang Yin's compound.

Between buddies, no need to say anything else!

Facing the Moroccan goalkeeper who was more nervous than himself, Zhang Yuheng took a deep breath and started to run.

boom!

Whoosh!

The ball comes down with your feet.

The bold Zhang Yuheng actually chose the middle road!

When the Moroccan goalkeeper saved early, it was already doomed to concede the goal.

“Beep!

"

The referee's whistle sounded and the goal was valid.

"The ball went in!

"

From the microphone, Huang Jianxiang's passionate roar came again.

Different from the conservative and rigid commentators such as Sun Zhengping, Liu Jianhong, and Zhang Hehe, Huang Jianxiang's passionate commentary method has won the support and approval of many fans.

"The goal was scored by Zhang Yuheng!"

"38th minute."

"Zhang Yuheng from Liaoning Football Team opened the scoring for the National Olympics with a penalty kick."

"The current score on the field is 1-0, and the National Olympics are temporarily in the lead!"

"We can see that through slow-motion playback."

"Zhang Yuheng chose the middle road..."

"Cum very decisively!"

"The National Olympics leads 1-0."

"The first half is almost over."

"If we can go into halftime with such a score, it will definitely be a huge morale boost."

After scoring the goal, Zhang Yuheng quickly rushed to the sideline, stretched out his right arm and jumped high.

Then he seemed to remember something, changed direction, and ran to his own bench.

On the sidelines, stood a group of staff and substitutes cheering for the goal.

"Thank you, Mr. Zeng!"

Zhang Yuheng, who was 1.87 meters tall, jumped into Zeng Zheng's arms with a single stride.

Zeng Zheng patted Zhang Yuheng on the back: "Play well and don't let everyone down!"

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